Coba Ruins Day Trip from Cancun or Riviera Maya

Location:Cancun, Mexico
Duration:10 hours (approx.)
TOUR Code:3206COBA

From USD $112.99 View price calendar

Leave Cancun and Riviera Maya behind and take a day trip to the stunning Mayan ruins of Coba. Climb to the top of the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan peninsula and learn historical and cultural facts about the ancient community that called Coba home. For a small extra charge, you can rent bicycles and tour the famous Coba ruins by bike.

Highlights

Visit the archeological ruins and pyramids of Coba
Climb to the top of Nohoch Mul and enjoy panoramic views of the Yucatan Peninsula
Take an optional bicycle or pedicab tour around the historical Mayan village

Coba is an ancient Mayan village in the state of Quintana Roo, located roughly 95 miles (170km) away from Cancun. With more than 50,000 inhabitants, Coba had economic control over the region, trading extensively with other Mayan communities in what today is Mexico, Belize and Honduras. The only access to this once commercial city was through rough stone and plaster roads, known in Mayan as sacbe.

Surrounded by two large lagoons, Coba boasts archeological wonders and is home to the tallest Mayan pyramid in the Yucatan region: the Nohoch Mul Pyramid, which rises an impressive 140 feet (42 meters) above the rainforest floor. You can climb all the way to the top and enjoy panoramic views of the miles of jungle that surrounds the archeological site.

You'll have approximately two hours of free time at the site where you can wander on your own or stick with the professional guide. Bicycles and pedicabs are available for rent (for an additional charge) to take a quick tour of the ruins on wheels! After visiting the site, you'll head to a local restaurant for an authentic Yucatan-style lunch (included in the tour price).

After lunch, you'll stop at an authentic Mayan village and interact with its inhabitants. You'll have the opportunity to study the local flora and fauna and learn about Mexican traditions, culture and history directly from the village people. Bring your bathing suit along as you'll also stop at fresh-water sinkhole, where you can take a swim to freshen up!

Schedule Details

View from Nohoch Mul Pyramid

Departs:

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Departure Point: Tour departs from most Cancun and Playa del Carmen hotels Departure Time:

8:00am

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Duration:

10 hours (approx.)

Return details:

Returns to original departure point at approximately 7:00pm

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Additional Information

Inclusions:

Hotel pickup and drop off
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Lunch
Light refreshments
Local guide
Entrance fees

Exclusions:

Gratuities (optional)
Bicycle or pedicab tour

Additional Info:

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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